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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Garden City of Lights

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

Boston, USA to Kuala Lumpur is an approximately 25- hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly; or do a combination of bus, flight, and train. You'll lose 13 hours traveling from Boston to Kuala Lumpur due to the time zone difference. In July, Kuala Lumpur is a bit warmer than Boston - with highs of 91°F and lows of 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to travel to Singapore.

Do a combination of train, flight, and subway from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight, shuttle, and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Singapore can reach 90°F, while at night they dip to 79°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can travel to Bandar Seri Begawan.

You can do a combination of subway and flight from Singapore to Bandar Seri Begawan in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway, flight, and bus; or do a combination of subway, flight, and car. In July, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to travel to Dili.

You can fly from Bandar Seri Begawan to Dili in 10 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone changes from Brunei Darussalam Time to East Timor Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to travel to Queenstown.

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Shallow Bay

Sheltered in an inlet of Lake Wakatipu, the resort town of Queenstown enjoys a strong reputation for its adventuring and skiing opportunities.

Take a break from Queenstown with a short trip to Milford Sound in Te Anau, about 1h 40 min away. There's lots more to do: have some family-friendly fun at Skyline Queenstown, explore the activities along Lake Gunn, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and identify plant and animal life at Kiwi Birdlife Park.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Queenstown tour site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Dili to Queenstown. The time zone difference when traveling from Dili to Queenstown is 3 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to travel to Auckland.

Getting from Queenstown to Auckland by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and car. In July, plan for daily highs up to 53°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Alofi.

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Alofi, Niue

Alofi is the capital of the Pacific Ocean island nation of Niue, which is located within the Realm of New Zealand. On the 29th (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Matapa Chasm and then stroll through Limu Pools.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Alofi route planner.

Getting from Auckland to Alofi by flight takes about 5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Auckland to Alofi is minus 23 hours. Expect much hotter weather when traveling from Auckland in July: highs in Alofi hover around 77°F, while lows dip to 70°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can travel to Pago Pago.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Alofi to Pago Pago takes 19.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Niue Time to Hawaii Standard Time is 1 hour. In July, Pago Pago is a bit warmer than Alofi - with highs of 86°F and lows of 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to ride a ferry to Apia.

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Apia, Samoa

The Samoan capital of Apia serves as the first port of call for most visitors, and it plays home to a number of historic sites, a laid-back seaside promenade, and a range of hotels and restaurants keeping tourists entertained.

Traveling by ferry from Pago Pago to Apia takes 8 hours. The time zone changes from Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to Apia Standard Time (WSST), which is usually a 23 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.